IBM Cluster Systems Management V1.7 extends hardware and operating system support
IBM United States Software Announcement 207-276November 6, 2007
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Overview(Corrected on November 8, 2007)
In the Hardware requirements section, an APAR number was corrected.
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IBM Cluster Systems Management (CSM) for AIX®, V1.7 adds support for the AIX 6 operating system, and CSM for Linux™ on POWER™, V1.7 now supports the Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.1 operating system.
Hardware support is also updated to include the POWER6™ processor-based BladeCenter® JS22 blade server and includes support for the new IBM Blue Gene®/P Solution. Refer to the Technical requirements section for a complete list of supported hardware.
Other updates to CSM V1.7 include:
- Enhancements for CSM administrative functions such as dsh utilities and CFM
- Linux installation enhancements, including DVD support, and the use of remote install servers for Linux diskless installations
- Enhancements to error and system monitoring and logging
- Highly Available Management Server (HA MS) at no additional charge
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November 9, 2007
For ordering, contact:
Your IBM representative or IBM Americas Call Centers at
800-IBM-CALL
(Reference: YE001).
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| Reference information |
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Refer to Software Announcement 207-275 , dated November 6, 2007.
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Specified operating environment
Hardware requirements
The following servers are supported:
- System p™ 570 (POWER6™)
- System p5™ or System i5™ (POWER5™)
- System p or System i™ (POWER4™)
- BladeCenter® (APAR# IZ08386 required for JS22 support)
- IBM Cluster 1600
- IBM System Cluster 1350
The following are additional requirements for CSM V1.7:
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For the management server:
- A minimum of 512 MB of memory and 250 MB of disk space to install CSM
- 2.0 GB of disk space for each version of AIX® or Linux™ to be fully installed on the nodes
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On each managed node:
- A minimum of 256 MB of memory and 40 MB of disk space to install and run CSM
- Additional disk space for the base Linux operating system and RPMs, or for the base AIX operating system
CSM HA MS requires two CSM-supported management servers (a primary and a backup) with similar hardware configurations. CSM HA MS also requires a shared disk connected to both management servers and supports the following shared disk hardware models:
- IBM System Storage™ DS4300
- IBM System Storage DS4400
- IBM System Storage DS4500
- IBM System Storage DS4700
- IBM SSA Disk
Note: Refer to the product Sales Manual for more detailed information on hardware requirements.
Software requirements
CSM for AIX, V1.7 is supported on the following operating systems:
- AIX Version 6.1 (6100-00)
- AIX V5.3 with Technology Level 7 (5300-07)
CSM for Linux on POWER™, V1.7 is supported on the following operating systems:
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4.0, or later update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 5.0, or later update
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) 10
Note: Support on POWER6 systems require minimum Linux distribution levels of SLES 10 SP1®, RHEL 4.5, or RHEL 5.1.
The following is required to interact with the Hardware Management Console (HMC):
- openCIMOM 0.8
Limitations: The IBM pSeries® High Performance Switch (HPS) is not supported with CSM 1.7.
Planning information
The CSM management server must be running the highest level of CSM in the cluster, and the supported operating systems must be running with all recommended maintenance packages. The other machines within the cluster are referred to as managed nodes and can be running any supported edition of CSM, AIX, or Linux.
Security, auditability, and control
CSM uses the security and auditability features of the operating system in which it is installed. The customer is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of security features, administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application systems and communication facilities.
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Charge metric
Part number or
Program name PID number Charge metric
CSM for AIX 5765-F67 Per processor —
small, medium, large
CSM for Linux 5765-G16 Per processor —
small, medium, large
Sub-capacity processor
A processor (commonly called a CPU or core) is a functional unit within a computing device that interprets and executes instructions. A processor consists of at least an instruction control unit and one or more arithmetic or logic unit. With multicore technology, each core is considered a processor. For programs eligible for sub-capacity licensing, a Proof of Entitlement must be acquired for all activated processors available for use in each partition (utilizing eligible partitioning technologies) where the program runs. Refer to the International Passport Advantage® Agreement Attachment for Sub-Capacity Terms or the program's license information to determine applicable sub-capacity terms.
Withdrawn programs and features
The CSM HA MS Optional Feature is being withdrawn. As of CSM V1.7, the HA MS function is shipped with the base product at no additional charge.
Effective February 15, 2008, the following HA MS billing features are withdrawn. You can no longer order these features after the effective date of withdrawal.
Program Feature
number Program/Feature name number
5765-F67 CSM HA, AIX processor day 0017 0018
0019 0020
0021 0022
5765-F67 CSM AIX HA MS per processor 0011 0012
0013 0014
0015 0016
5765-G16 CSM HA Linux processor day 0017 0018
0019 0020
0021 0022
5765-G16 CSM Linux HA MS per processor 0005 0006
0007 0008
0009 0010
Program Feature number Program/Feature name number 5660-CSA Maintenance n/c 1-yr regist 0804 0808 0812 5660-CSA Maintenance 1-yr 24x7 support 0806 0810 0814 5661-CSA 1-yr SWM after-license 0092 0096 0100 5661-CSA After-license 1-yr 24x7 support 0094 0098 0102 5662-CSA Maintenance 3-year registration 0152 0156 0160 5662-CSA Maintenance 3-year 24x7 support 0154 0158 0162 5664-CSA 3-yr SWM after-license 0013 0017 0021 5664-CSA After-license 3-yr 24x7 support 0015 0019 0023 5660-CSL Maintenance n/c 1-yr regist 0792 0796 0800 5660-CSL Maintenance 1-yr 24x7 support 0794 0798 0802 5661-CSL 1-yr SWM after-license 0074 0078 0082 5661-CSL After-license 1-yr 24x7 support 0076 0080 0084 5662-CSL Maintenance 3-year registration 0128 0132 0136 5662-CSL Maintenance 3-year 24x7 support 0130 0134 0138 5664-CSL 3-yr SWM after-license 0016 0020 0024 5664-CSL After-license 3-yr 24x7 support 0018 0022 0026
System Program Order (SPO): An order for SPO 5692-A5L, 5692-A6P, or 5692-LOP is mandatory for shipments of program distribution. The individual licensed program orders are for registration and billing purposes only. No shipment occurs under these orders.
Machine-readable materials are only available on CD-ROM. To receive shipment of machine-readable materials under the SPO (5692-A5L, 5692-A6P, or 5692-LOP), order the CD-ROM media listed below. Specify feature number 3410.
Billing for the media is generated under the SPO. To prevent additional billing expenses, place only one SPO order per machine.
The individual licensed program order (5765-F67 or 5765-G16) must still be ordered but will be for registration and billing purposes only and will not result in shipment of materials.
Feature
Program number Program/Function name number
5692-A5L CSM for AIX, V1.7 2202
5692-A6P CSM for AIX, V1.7 2202
5692-LOP CSM for Linux, V1.7 0991
The following SPO features are being withdrawn effective February 15, 2008:
Feature
Program number Program/Function name number
5692-A5L CSM HA MS for AIX 1406
5692-LOP CSM HA MS for Linux 1407
The following SPO features are being withdrawn effective November 6, 2007:
Feature
Program number Program/Function name number
5692-A5L CSM for AIX, V1.6 0987
CSM V1.7 replaces CSM V1.6. CSM 1.6 will no longer be marketed after November 6, 2007.
Under SPO 5692-A5L, feature number 3470 can be used to suppress hardcopy documentation. To order
entitled hardcopy documentation only, order feature number 3430.
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The terms and conditions for Cluster Systems Management, as previously announced in Software Announcement 205-292 , dated November 8, 2005, are unchanged, except:
- A separate license in no longer required for the HA MS optional feature
License Information: The program's License Information is available for review on the IBM Software License Agreement Web site
Sub-capacity pricing terms and conditions
To be eligible for sub-capacity pricing, the machine on which the eligible products are installed and running must be eligible for sub-capacity pricing terms and conditions. Software pricing, at less than full-machine capacity for eligible products, apply when running:
- AIX 5L™ V5.1, or later, on an IBM eServer® pSeries 690 or equivalent partition-capable operating system and machine
- OS/400® V5R1, or later, running on an IBM System i
- Linux running in an LPAR under AIX 5L V5.1, OS/400 V5R1, or in a partition on an equivalent partition-capable operating system and server
Sub-capacity pricing for eligible products is based on the current program pricing methodology, but the number of processors will be determined based on the sum of processors for all partitions where the program is defined (used). To obtain pricing at less than full machine capacity for eligible products, you are required to:
- Install and use, when available, IBM's license use management program, which installs with eligible IBM programs.
- Install available updates to the operating system and eligible products such that license use can be accurately managed.
- Determine if the use of sub-capacity pricing terms results in a reduced requirement for entitlements; you can reallocate the entitlement difference by distributing entitlements across a larger or different set of systems, or reserve them for future growth. There will be no refunds for these freed-up entitlements. Subscription, Software Maintenance and support volumes, and entitlements for existing contracts will continue at the same levels as the acquired licenses.
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IBM has transformed its delivery of hardware and software support services to help you achieve higher system availability. Electronic Services is a Web-enabled solution that offers an exclusive, no-additional-charge enhancement to the service and support available for IBM servers. These services are designed to provide the opportunity for greater system availability with faster problem resolution and preemptive monitoring. Electronic Services comprises two separate, but complementary, elements: Electronic Services news page and Electronic Services Agent.
The Electronic Services news page is a single Internet entry point that replaces the multiple entry points traditionally used to access IBM Internet services and support. The news page enables you to gain easier access to IBM resources for assistance in resolving technical problems.
The Electronic Service Agent™ is no-additional-charge software that resides on your server. It monitors events and transmits system inventory information to IBM on a periodic, client-defined timetable. The Electronic Service Agent automatically reports hardware problems to IBM. Early knowledge about potential problems enables IBM to deliver proactive service that may result in higher system availability and performance. In addition, information collected through the Service Agent is made available to IBM service support representatives when they help answer your questions or diagnose problems. Installation and use of IBM Electronic Service Agent for problem reporting enables IBM to provide better support and service for your IBM server.
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The charges are unchanged by this announcement.
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Note: Shipments will begin after the planned availability date.
Business Partner information
If you are a Direct Reseller - System Reseller acquiring products from IBM, you may link directly to Business Partner information for this announcement. A PartnerWorld ID and password are required (use IBM ID).
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